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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y33 BXYMOT history

Y33 BXY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

Y33 BXY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,299 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 BXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 BXY was last recorded at 143,299 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 6,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,180 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,119 miles
Average per year
6,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,299 miles
  • 2024 – 137,180 miles
  • 2023 – 131,429 miles
  • 2022 – 126,356 miles
  • 2021 – 123,827 miles
  • 2020 – 121,637 miles
  • 2019 – 116,465 miles
  • 2018 – 112,464 miles
  • 2017 – 105,001 miles
  • 2016 – 102,790 miles
  • 2015 – 93,926 miles
  • 2014 – 84,995 miles
  • 2013 – 75,988 miles
  • 2012 – 64,082 miles
  • 2011 – 51,634 miles
  • 2010 – 39,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,299 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,299 miles (+6,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,299 miles
    Test number
    151886852158
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,180 miles (+5,751)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,180 miles
    Test number
    280218044346
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring supporting arm / outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass131,429 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    857355306217
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail131,429 miles (+5,073)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    751142010605
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass126,356 miles (+2,529)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,356 miles
    Test number
    682461933554
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass123,827 miles (+2,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,827 miles
    Test number
    468044450133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,637 miles
    Test number
    483270499684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,637 miles (+5,172)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,637 miles
    Test number
    796163376222
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,465 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,465 miles
    Test number
    731595697815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,464 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,464 miles
    Test number
    378826706793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,001 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    792372714565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    617635188991
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail102,790 miles (+8,864)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    539631635555
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass93,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    134168841381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,926 miles (+8,931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    231914089852
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass84,995 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    267702564201
    • NoteBulb warning light on

  17. Fail84,995 miles (+9,007)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    666572664260
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBulb warning light on

  18. Pass75,988 miles (+11,906)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    505574153238
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass64,082 miles (+12,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    558138552237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,634 miles (+12,523)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,634 miles
    Test number
    558807151253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,111 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    944062650239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Questions about Y33 BXY

Does Y33 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 BXY is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y33 BXY?
The MOT on Y33 BXY is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 BXY done?
Y33 BXY was recorded at 143,299 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,844 miles a year.
Has Y33 BXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 BXY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y33 BXY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y33 BXY find?
Y33 BXY passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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